Owner Review: Grand Seiko GMT SBGM235

Grand Seiko SBGM235

Watches tell the time, some also tell the month, date, and even moon phase. For the Grand Seiko GMT SBGM235, it is so very much more than that, it is a piece of art.

This piece was released as part of the celebration of the Calibre 9S 20th year anniversary and limited to 1000 pieces worldwide. I am one of the lucky 1000. The movement is the tried and tested 9S66 and can be found in other GS models. Sure, you could pick up a similar model (for a lot less money too), but this party is on the dial and you want to be invited.

The dial is printed with a radial mosaic pattern on a simply stunning silvery white dial with hints of blue on the hour markers and the GMT hand. Some simple minded people say that this piece is sexy, I much prefer to use the term, elegant.

Whilst there’s a lot to like about the Grand Seiko SBGM235, like any watch it is not without its negatives. For one and it’s a big one, I simply cannot understand why Grand Seiko decided to print the logo/limited edition on the display case back. It almost certainly makes having a display case back totally irrelevant. Secondly, like other Grand Seiko models, it can sit a bit tall/thick on the wrist.

However, at the end of the day, all is forgiven when you strap the watch on and stare into the dial. After all, it’s like a piece of art; it isn’t perfect.

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